Advanced stop lines at traffic signals are helpful in improving the visibility of pedestrians to motorists and also allow pedestrians to advance in a crosswalk before motor vehicle has the opportunity to turn.
Source: Toole Design Group

Advanced Stop Lines at Traffic Signals

Placing a vehicle stop or yield line back from the crosswalk has benefits at both signalized intersections and midblock crossings.

At signalized intersections, placing an advance stop/yield line 4 feet from the crosswalk allows pedestrians and drivers to have a clearer view of each other and more time in which to assess each other's intentions.

Purpose

Motorists sometimes crowd pedestrian crossings by stopping too close to a crosswalk. Advanced stop lines at traffic signals are helpful in improving the visibility of pedestrians to motorists and also allow pedestrians to advance in a crosswalk before motor vehicle has the opportunity to turn.

Considerations

• Effectiveness depends on motorist compliance with the marked stop line.
• If placed too far in advance of the crosswalk, motorists may ignore the line.
• In some locations, a wider crosswalk may be an effective alternative.

Estimated Cost

Infrastructure

Description

Median

Average

Min. Low

Max. High

Cost Unit

# of Sources (Observations)

Pavement Marking

Advance Stop/Yield Line

$380

$320

$77

$570

Each

3(5)

Pavement Marking

Advance Stop/Yield Line

$10

$10

$4.46

$100

Square Foot

1(4)

A STOP HERE ON RED (R10-6) sign can be used to supplement the recessed stop line.